The Punakha Dzong standing by riverside is more than the landmark and administrative center of Punakha, but also the winter residence of the Central M

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The Punakha Dzong standing by riverside is more than the landmark and administrative center of Punakha, but also the winter residence of the Central Monastic Body and one of the top favorite attractions in Bhutan. Well-known as the second oldest and largest Dzong of Bhutan with more than 300 years’ history, Punakha Dzong was initially built by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche in 1637. This historical and sacred site is engraved by Bhutanese as one of the most important Dzongs of Bhutan, where many major events of royal clans took place, including the coronation of the 1st king and wedding of the 5th king of Bhutan Taken at @Punakha, Bhutan

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